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Definition of: plebeian
(pli·bē′ən) adjective
Pertaining to the common people, originally to the common people of ancient Rome; hence, common.
—noun One of the common people. [<L plebeius <plebs the common people]
—ple·be′·ian·ism noun
—ple·be′ian·ly adverb
—ple·be′ian·ness noun
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